About the Kwaiback: The Hoback Kwaiback is Jake's interpretation of the Japanese kwaiken blade shape has been turning heads in the knife world. Jake took the traditional, elegant, Japanese profile and turned into an overbuilt, precision crafted, hard use folder. The slim overall profile and blade to handle ratio makes carrying this larger folder easy. -HRD (Hoback Roller Detent)-Replaceable AEB-L hardened steel lock bar insert-Low profile titanium clip reversible for right or left side placement-Custom machined pivot with caged bearing system-Interior of frame has machined pockets for weight reliefThe Blade: Kwaiback profile in CPM 20CV stainless with "Rorschach" acid washed finish.The Frame: Full titanium framelock with multi colored brown and blue camo anodized finish.

About the UHEP: UHEP stands for Ultra High End Production. Many custom knife makers are putting out 'production' versions of their knives with varying levels of quality. Jake has said that he is actually 'a machinist who happens to make knives'. With that obsessive attitude towards precision and quality, With the Hoback, Jake has truly raised the bar with the Hoback UHEP line

HRD (Hoback Roller Detent): Most folder designs use a ball that is press fit (so it does not actually roll) into the lock bar to act as a detent to keep the blade closed as well as to keep the lock bar from dragging along the blade when opening. The HRD takes this to the next level. There is actually a captured bearing that fulfills the traditional detent roles BUT actually rolls and acts like a ball bearing. Therefore, friction is greatly reduced enabling the knife to have a better action. In addition, it allows for some adjustment as well as easy replacement for wear.